Upcoming Webinars
Please register for Length of Stay, Observation, and Care Management Review on Apr 23, 2019 11:30 AM CDT at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2397691110929618443
Presentation Overview – The presentation focuses on bedded patient length of stay (both inpatient and observation patients). The objectives and goals of the webinar are to provide participants a framework to reduce length of stay in three core hospital tasks: patient throughput, care management, and clinical variation reduction. The webinar will cover a checklist of typical opportunity areas, a list of measures and methods to establish a baseline and track progress, and case study examples.
Targeted Audience: Providers who are experiencing higher than expected observation rates and whose observed vs expected length of stay is high,as well as all professionals interested in learning about the drivers of length of stay,observation management and some tools and techniques to reduce them. Presented by: Larry Volkmar- Managing Director of Claro Healthcare, Bart Richards-Managing Director of Claro Healthcare, and Dan Burke-Consultant Claro Healthcare
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2397691110929618443
Presentation Overview – The presentation focuses on bedded patient length of stay (both inpatient and observation patients). The objectives and goals of the webinar are to provide participants a framework to reduce length of stay in three core hospital tasks: patient throughput, care management, and clinical variation reduction. The webinar will cover a checklist of typical opportunity areas, a list of measures and methods to establish a baseline and track progress, and case study examples.
Targeted Audience: Providers who are experiencing higher than expected observation rates and whose observed vs expected length of stay is high,as well as all professionals interested in learning about the drivers of length of stay,observation management and some tools and techniques to reduce them. Presented by: Larry Volkmar- Managing Director of Claro Healthcare, Bart Richards-Managing Director of Claro Healthcare, and Dan Burke-Consultant Claro Healthcare
Please register for Hospital Care Management & Clinical Appeals: Importance to the Bottom Line on May 9, 2019 11:30 AM CDT at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3910389313118085899
Description of the goal(s) of the presentation: Key industry shifts are driving renewed attention on care management, including the key components of case management, utilization review, and denials management. This session outlines areas that impact performance and covers key questions and process metrics to monitor progress.
Learning objectives:
1) Identify three core operational touchpoints … Morethat impact performance
2) Understand key questions for assessing these areas of impact
3) Understand pertinent KPIs and Process Metrics for these touchpoints
Brief outline of the presentation:
a) Brief History of Key Industry Shifts
b) Three Core Operational Touchpoints
c) Measuring Effectiveness
d) Examples of Use Cases
e) Hot Topics for HFMA Region 7
Target Audience: Hospital Management Presented by: Cindi J. Goddard, Senior Managing Consultant Health Care Performance Advisory Services, BKD
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3910389313118085899
Description of the goal(s) of the presentation: Key industry shifts are driving renewed attention on care management, including the key components of case management, utilization review, and denials management. This session outlines areas that impact performance and covers key questions and process metrics to monitor progress.
Learning objectives:
1) Identify three core operational touchpoints … Morethat impact performance
2) Understand key questions for assessing these areas of impact
3) Understand pertinent KPIs and Process Metrics for these touchpoints
Brief outline of the presentation:
a) Brief History of Key Industry Shifts
b) Three Core Operational Touchpoints
c) Measuring Effectiveness
d) Examples of Use Cases
e) Hot Topics for HFMA Region 7
Target Audience: Hospital Management Presented by: Cindi J. Goddard, Senior Managing Consultant Health Care Performance Advisory Services, BKD
Please register for Patient is the New Payor on May 21, 2019 11:30 AM CDT at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9215866069155323404
Brief outline of the presentation: With patients now responsible for as much as 35% of hospital revenues, yet paying their balances only 15% of the time, there is a significant financial crisis occurring in hospitals across the country. 100% of the patient’s known and unknown liability must be secured at time of service or before to fix this problem.
Learning objectives:
-Improving Patient Revenue
-Changing financial landscape in Healthcare
-Overcoming obstacles to educate and obtain balance after Insurance at or before time of service
Presented by:
1) Jonathan Wick, Principal of Healthcare Strategy at Trans Union
2) Tom Brekka, CEO, VestaCare Inc
3) Neil Veirup, Regional Director, VestCare Inc
Target Audience: CFO, Revenue Cycle, Access managers
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9215866069155323404
Brief outline of the presentation: With patients now responsible for as much as 35% of hospital revenues, yet paying their balances only 15% of the time, there is a significant financial crisis occurring in hospitals across the country. 100% of the patient’s known and unknown liability must be secured at time of service or before to fix this problem.
Learning objectives:
-Improving Patient Revenue
-Changing financial landscape in Healthcare
-Overcoming obstacles to educate and obtain balance after Insurance at or before time of service
Presented by:
1) Jonathan Wick, Principal of Healthcare Strategy at Trans Union
2) Tom Brekka, CEO, VestaCare Inc
3) Neil Veirup, Regional Director, VestCare Inc
Target Audience: CFO, Revenue Cycle, Access managers
Please register for Price Transparency – More Than Just a CMS Requirement on Jun 13, 2019 11:30 AM CDT at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9108524047481899788
Description of the goal(s) of the presentation:
Effective January 1, 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires all hospitals operating within the U.S. to make public via the internet a list of the standard charges for items and services they provide. In this session, we’ll review the CMS requirement and focus on next steps as hospitals develop policies for setting prices and communication strategies that move them closer to the goal of price transparency.
Learning objectives:
1) Discuss the progression of price transparency, why price transparency is getting so much attention and whether hospital prices really matter to hospitals and consumers
2) Recognize and understand the CMS requirement for hospitals to make their standard charges public via the internet
3) Describe methodologies hospitals are using to evaluate and set charges that are rational and defensible Brief outline of the presentation: a) CMS Price Transparency Requirements b) Price Transparency - Common Definitions c) What's Driving Price Transparency? d) Pricing Practices in the Spotlight e) Guiding Principles & Policy Considerations f) Moving Beyond Federal Requirements g) Evaluating & Setting Defensible Charges
Target Audience: Health Care Management
Presented by: Brenda P. Christman, Managing DirectorHealth Care Performance Advisory Services, BKD Jackie M. Nussbaum , Director Health Care Performance Advisory Services, BKD
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9108524047481899788
Description of the goal(s) of the presentation:
Effective January 1, 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires all hospitals operating within the U.S. to make public via the internet a list of the standard charges for items and services they provide. In this session, we’ll review the CMS requirement and focus on next steps as hospitals develop policies for setting prices and communication strategies that move them closer to the goal of price transparency.
Learning objectives:
1) Discuss the progression of price transparency, why price transparency is getting so much attention and whether hospital prices really matter to hospitals and consumers
2) Recognize and understand the CMS requirement for hospitals to make their standard charges public via the internet
3) Describe methodologies hospitals are using to evaluate and set charges that are rational and defensible Brief outline of the presentation: a) CMS Price Transparency Requirements b) Price Transparency - Common Definitions c) What's Driving Price Transparency? d) Pricing Practices in the Spotlight e) Guiding Principles & Policy Considerations f) Moving Beyond Federal Requirements g) Evaluating & Setting Defensible Charges
Target Audience: Health Care Management
Presented by: Brenda P. Christman, Managing DirectorHealth Care Performance Advisory Services, BKD Jackie M. Nussbaum , Director Health Care Performance Advisory Services, BKD
Please register for Using Social Media for Recruitment on Jun 25, 2019 11:30 AM CDT at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4202758251032003084
Description of the goal(s) of the presentation: In a world that relies on heavy communication through social media, this presentation will address communication as a leader; specifically, the importance of communication via social media and risks of communication to patients, partners and employees. Upon completion of this session, you should fully understand how to utilize social media communication to build relationships as part of your recruiting strategies. We will discuss what’s important to know, how to do it, and what that says about your organization. We will address what is appropriate, what is not and how to best engage your audience and your workforce while attracting new patients, employees, partnerships, and sponsorships. We will also discuss the differences in social mediums between generations. Get ready to be engaged.
Learning objectives:
1. Understand the differences in social mediums between generations.
2. Know how to best engage your audience and workforce.
3. Develop a strategy to attract new patients, employees, partnerships and sponsorships.
4. Understanding Best Practices: Planning and How You Communicate are Critical
Brief outline of the presentation:
1. Discussing social mediums among generations.
2. Communication and planning out strategies in your department and organization.
3. Exercise – Taking a Pulse
4. Understanding Best Practices: Planning and How You Communicate are Critical
5. Developing a Plan 6. Q&A Target Audience: Hiring Managers, Executives
Target Audience: Hiring Managers, Executives
Presented by: Julie Teixeira, Sr. Client Consultant, ROI Search Group
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4202758251032003084
Description of the goal(s) of the presentation: In a world that relies on heavy communication through social media, this presentation will address communication as a leader; specifically, the importance of communication via social media and risks of communication to patients, partners and employees. Upon completion of this session, you should fully understand how to utilize social media communication to build relationships as part of your recruiting strategies. We will discuss what’s important to know, how to do it, and what that says about your organization. We will address what is appropriate, what is not and how to best engage your audience and your workforce while attracting new patients, employees, partnerships, and sponsorships. We will also discuss the differences in social mediums between generations. Get ready to be engaged.
Learning objectives:
1. Understand the differences in social mediums between generations.
2. Know how to best engage your audience and workforce.
3. Develop a strategy to attract new patients, employees, partnerships and sponsorships.
4. Understanding Best Practices: Planning and How You Communicate are Critical
Brief outline of the presentation:
1. Discussing social mediums among generations.
2. Communication and planning out strategies in your department and organization.
3. Exercise – Taking a Pulse
4. Understanding Best Practices: Planning and How You Communicate are Critical
5. Developing a Plan 6. Q&A Target Audience: Hiring Managers, Executives
Target Audience: Hiring Managers, Executives
Presented by: Julie Teixeira, Sr. Client Consultant, ROI Search Group